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ROBERT JOHN FARRELL

Born: Aug 15, 1950

Date of Passing: Nov 26, 2015

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ROBERT JOHN FARRELL Bob was born in Winnipeg on August 15, 1950 and died in Cranbrook, BC on November 26, 2015 following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was predeceased by his parents Lila and Gordon Farrell, and is survived by sister Nancy (Rob Rummery), and nephew Dan Rummery (Carley). Bob attended Grant Park High School and after receiving a Physiotherapy Diploma from the University of Manitoba, he travelled and worked in England and Australia before settling in Kimberley in the early 1980s. He pursued his career in physiotherapy at the hospital in Kimberley and enjoyed being part of the ski community there. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, December 5, 1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2015

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • I got to know Bob when we both worked at Stoke Mandeville Hospital...me in the Mortuary and Bob in the National Spinal Injuries Centre. We frequented a local pub, The Bell in Stoke Mandeville, where we drank (in moderation, of course) and laughed a lot. He will be missed. - Posted by: Mr John Conrad (Friend) on: Jul 06, 2024

  • Very sad to here of Bobs passing! During his stay in Tennant Creek NT we struck up a great connection his warmth and open friendship made him stand out I,m privileged to have known Bob Farrell Cheers Ross McInnes - Posted by: Ross (Rossco) McInnes (Friend from NT Australia) on: Sep 26, 2016

  • I played for the Kimberley Nights and Bob was great mentor with hockey but more with life, he taught me about life and growing up and maturing. Bob loved people from all walks of life and loved the outdoors and was someone who wanted to share it with everybody . He will be missed. - Posted by: Darren Harder (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2015

  • Bob and I were really good friends at Falcon Lake he was the best We water skied together on a May long weekend Sorry to hear he is gone - Posted by: Donna Radomski () on: Dec 05, 2015

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